fd-ireland

hey guys

i heard somewhere online that you can fit a 99 spec fd front bumper to an earlier model fd without the use of the 99 spec bumper bar

is this true?

if so if there anything that needs to be done to make it fit correctly eg. modification?

thanks

7_rocket

iTrader: (6)

Many people on the forum have re-used there old 93 rebar with the 99 spec bumper. From what I've heard, it sags over time.

I have a 99 spec bumper along with a 99 spec rebar. I went with the rebar because I couldn't be bothered to trim ****. Everything fit like a glove with the 99 spec rebar and bumper.

Others i'm sure will chrime in shortly

Highwind

iTrader: (12)

I think the main issue was that you have to cut up the 93 rebar to make the 99spec turnsignal's fit.

1QWIK7

iTrader: (33)

You have to either:

-NOT use any rebar
-Modify your US rebar
-Purchase a 99 rebar

All of which will let you use the 99 spec bumper.

I went the NO rebar route. After a little over a year, i have experienced ZERO problems.

fd-ireland

my cars a jap model 1993

are these different to the us models in terms of different rebars etc?

is it a big/difficult job to modify the older rebar to fit the newer bumper?

just want to know the best way to go about doing the conversion as its on my to do list

Supernaut

iTrader: (83)

Dude just get the rebar. Peace of mind. I know you have the money for it, you do own an rx7 hahaha.

1QWIK7

iTrader: (33)

Sorry, i meant to say 93-95 bumper, not US.

Yes you can use your existing rebar and modify it. All you're basically doing is boring out the turn signal holes so the 99spec signals can fit. Everything else is the same.

If you dont want to do any work, buy a 99 rebar which i believe is around 500 bucks or dont run one at all.

Like i said i didnt run one and im fine.

fd-ireland

cool thanks guys i think ill just get the rebar for peace of mind

DMoneyRX-7

iTrader: (2)

I think you should run a rebar either if it's 93-95 or 99+. It is their to support the bumper nicely and also for added safety.

fd-ireland

hey guys

i recently bought a 99 spec bumper setup which included a modified rebar.

came off another rx7 and worked well

said id let ye know

thanks for the info

ptrhahn

iTrader: (9)

AFAIK, The only functional difference between the 93 and 99 rebar, except for the the size of the holes for the turn signals.

Supernaut

iTrader: (83)

Also for the fog lights.

real1st

iTrader: (3)

I have the 99 spec bumper and lights, havent put it on my car yet, but I was looking at some pics, the 99 spec rebar has a license plate part that clearly would stick in the bumper (thereby providing more support), the 93 oem does not have a license plate, which means it would not give the same support?

Anyone have a pic of a 93 oem rebar? vs the 99?

Thanks

real1st

runyun

iTrader: (23)

i bought the rebar just in case
when i swap it out.. i'll make the decision on whether to keep it or reuse my 93 rebar

FDeez

https://www.rx7club.com/interior-exterior-audio-26/rebar-modification-cutting-99-bumpers-427656/